Tottenham, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all facing serious injury setbacks that are testing their squads. Spurs continue to deal with a growing list of absentees, leaving manager Ange Postecoglou under pressure. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s title challenge has been hampered by key injuries, with several star players unavailable, including Bukayo Saka. Chelsea, struggling to maintain consistency, are also hit by injury concerns, with important figures facing a lengthy time on the sidelines. As each club battles through the injury crisis, the next few weeks could prove crucial in their push for success, with the fitness of key players making all the difference.
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00:00Tottenham's injury woes continue as they struggle to regain form. James Maddison missed the Leicester City defeat due to soreness, but is expected to be back for Brentford.
00:12Richarlison, who scored against Leicester, was substituted with a groin issue with no clear return date.
00:18Pape Matassar played despite fitness concerns, while Cristian Romero and Micky van der Ven are nearing returns, but remain doubtful for this week's Europa League clash.
00:29Destiny Odogi, Brennan Johnson and Jed Spence are also sidelined.
00:36Arsenal are also facing mounting injury worries while competing for the title.
00:40Martin Odegaard missed the Wolves match due to illness, but could return to face Manchester City.
00:46Bakayo Saka continues his recovery from hamstring surgery, aiming for a return in March, while Gabriel Jesus is out for the season following ACL surgery.
00:56Arsenal's issues continue to halt their title push, and here's what manager Mikel Arteta had to say.
01:03I think, I mean, we've all been there. They look at each other, obviously. We have very, very short numbers for many, many weeks.
01:10And they recognise the situation. We all do. That's what we are trying to do, what is right for the club, for the team, for the players. That's our intention.
01:20And Chelsea's injury crisis persists, with Romeo Lavia sidelined for weeks due to muscle injuries.
01:27Wesley Fofana is making progress after a lengthy absence, but Benoit Balashiel remains out until February.
01:33Carney Chukwemeka is recovering from a virus, while Levi Colwell returned against Manchester City.
01:39Chelsea continue to manage their depleted squad ahead of their next match.